Lard-Free Butter Blend from Mexico
A dairy product blend containing at least 45% butterfat, designed as a lard-free alternative for baking and cooking applications. Classified under HTS 0405.20.30 as butter and other fats/melts/oils derived from milk, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment when originating from Mexico or the US under general note 11. Meets subchapter note 3(a) requirements for goods of Mexico/US provided for in this provision.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify butterfat content ≥45% via laboratory analysis for 0405.20.30 classification; obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican/US origin; ensure compliance with FDA dairy import regulations and pasteurization certificates